Maine boasts some of the most undeveloped areas in the eastern U.S. — resources that could vanish within our lifetime if we don’t act now.   The North Woods is one of the last remaining primarily unfragmented temperate forests in the eastern United States, playing an important role in our goals to address climate change. This remote landscape is filled with life, containing major rivers and thousands of streams, remote lakes, and ponds. Beyond its ecological importance, the North Woods also plays a major role in sustaining Maine’s economy and supporting local jobs in outdoor recreation and forestry.   Contact your legislators today and ask them to protect Maine’s North Woods! #maine #maineoutdoors #exploremaine #environment #protectnature #northwoods (fb)

In honor of World Migratory Bird Day, we’ve put together a fun quiz to test your knowledge of Maine’s birds and highlight some of the most important places they rely on including Maine’s North Woods! How well do you know Maine’s birds? The North Woods is a globally significant habitat that supports millions of birds of hundreds of different species; some found in few other parts of the U.S. and including rare and at-risk species. The North Woods isn’t just an important part of Maine’s identity – it’s essential to birds across the Americas. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to enjoy the quiz – you’ll see that it includes several of Maine’s favorite birds! By taking the quiz, we hope you’ll enjoy testing your knowledge and also learn a few new fun facts. World Migratory Bird Day is a great reminder for us to celebrate the wildlife and unique habitat that makes Maine so special. (fb)